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The Chinese Money Plant, also known as the missionary plant, lefse plant, pancake plant, UFO plant or just pilea (short for its scientific name of Pilea peperomioides) is originally from the southwestern Yunnan province of China. Popular lore maintains that a Norwegian missionary, Agnar Espegren, took cuttings home with him in the 1940s, and shared them with friends and family. Those plants were spread throughout Scandinavia, and eventually the world, as people passed cutting between friends.
Where to Grow
Light-wise, the best situation for a Chinese money plant is bright light, with no direct sunlight. Direct sun scorches leaves, and light shade may encourage larger leaves. They're said to be hardy down to freezing, and a period of cool temperatures will make them more likely to produce their tiny white flowers on pink stems.
Care and Maintenance
The Chinese money plant prefers a well-draining potting soil, and a pot with drainage holes is necessary. The soil needs to mostly dry out between waterings, with more watering required in warmer, sunnier weather. If the leaves start to look slightly droopy, that's a sign that the plant needs water. To keep your Chinese money plant nicely shaped, rotate it at least once a week to prevent it from getting lopsided. The large leaves tend to accumulate dust, so these plants benefit from regular showers, or at least wiping down of their leaves. Treat monthly with an all-purpose plant fertilizer during the spring and summer growing seasons. You may also want to put your plant outdoors as temperatures warm, but, again, take care to keep it out of direct sunlight.

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Nice size plant

Posted by Kathleen Beck-Coon on Nov 24th 2018

The extra large option on the Chinese money plant arrived quite droopy with 4 yellow leaves (easily removed) but with a bonus of 3 "babies". After giving it some love in a new pot and plenty of light, it was flourishing in 24 hrs., perky... and adorable!

Gorgeous cool plant!

Posted by Lanette Studebaker on Oct 2nd 2018

The plant was shipped wonderfully ! The plant was in perfect condition !

Chinese Money Plant

Posted by Joseph B. on Jul 25th 2018

I purchased the XXX (Triad) LARGE Peperomia “Chinese Money Plant” because this Peperomia looked huge and simply amazing to look at. The Peperomia Plants are easy to care for and they are one of those plants that are healthy and beautifully GREEN! So far I’ve purchased six (6) different Peperomia Plants. When I went on the Hirt’s Gardens Website and saw this XXX Size version of the Chinese Money Plant I knew I had to buy it. If you’re looking for some of the different Peperomias available, take a look at the Rippled Chinese Money Plant (rana verde), the Emerald Ripple Chinese Money Plant, and finally the Hope Peperomia to name a couple. In closing, I purchased them all. So far if my memory serves me well I have seven (7) Peperomias. Now on to the next plant(s) from Hirt’s. Don’t worry about shipping - the plants arrive in A+ condition less a leaf or two which in all cases is just unavoidable. Check em’ out! ☮️